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Ontario’s Plan to Build Mines Faster Attracts Billions in Additional Mining Investment
Province attracts $14 billion in planned spending and investment from Agnico Eagle by 2030 to expand gold mining News Release | May 13th, 2026 TORONTO — Today, supported by aggressive permit reforms and accelerated approvals to build mines faster, the Ontario government and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (“Agnico Eagle”) are pleased to announce $14 billion of planned spending and investment in the province by the end of 2030. This historic private-sector investment in the provinc
May 137 min read


Ontario Invests in Next Generation of Canadian Mines
Premier Ford announces $10 million investment to help junior exploration companies unlock new mining development News Release | May 13th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the Ontario government is supporting the mines of the future by investing $10 million through the newly overhauled Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP), including the launch of an Advanced Exploration Stream start
May 135 min read


Ontario Expanding Access to Addictions Treatment at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Improving Access to Timely Addictions Care in Northwestern Ontario News Release | May 8th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is expanding access to addictions treatment services at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care by increasing base funding for its Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) program. Through the province’s mental health and addictions strategy, Roadmap to Wellness, the Ministry of Health is supporting the expansion of Addictions Day and Evening Treatment pro
May 112 min read


Ontario Investing More Than $5 Million to Unlock New Markets for Biofuel
Investment will protect forest sector workers and businesses by creating new opportunities for made-in-Ontario forest products in emerging markets News Release | May 8th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help Greenwater Technology produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel using mill by-products and underused wood. This investment will support new opportunities for made-in-Ontario forest products, create new revenue streams to
May 115 min read


Ontario Investing over $1,671,000 to Protect and Support Northern Communities in the Thunder Bay Region
Annual funding will help 144 northern municipalities repair roads, bridges and build long-term resilience News Release | May 6th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $15 million in ongoing funding through the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund to help northern municipalities continue to improve local infrastructure and support responsible economic growth in the North. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, this funding is one more w
May 64 min read


MPP Holland's March 2026 Newsletter
Monthly Recap | March 2026 Featured News Investing $8.8 Billion to Build More Homes Ontario signed a transformational agreement with the Government of Canada to deliver housing-enabling infrastructure projects to lower the cost of housing and keep home ownership in reach for more families. Ontario Taking Next Steps to Improve Conservation Authorities As part of the announcement by Minister Todd McCarthy to strengthen watershed management and better protect communities, the La
May 67 min read


Ontario Expanding Opportunities for Girls in Sport
Province’s $480,000 investment in Canadian Women & Sport will help more girls stay active and healthy News Release | May 5th, 2026 ETOBICOKE — The Ontario government is investing $480,000 in Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play Program to expand affordable and inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for nearly 3,500 girls across the province. This made-for-Ontario initiative will provide community sport organizations with the resources needed to support the next genera
May 54 min read


Ontario Helping Connect More Students With Rewarding Careers in the Skilled Trades
Level Up! career fairs will help over 60,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying in-demand jobs News Release | May 5th, 2026 TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching the annual Level Up! career fairs for a fifth year to introduce students, educators and jobseekers to in-demand careers. Through multi‑day events planned in 12 communities across the province this upcoming year, the 2026 fairs are expected to reach more than 60,000 people and will include open ho
May 54 min read
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